520 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (95%).
r/goodnews Traffic & Engagement r/goodnews Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/goodnews Most Active Times When r/goodnews Is Most Active
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r/goodnews Flair Performance r/goodnews Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Positive News 👉🏼♥️ | 295 (57.1%) | 460 |
| Political positivity 📈 | 185 (35.8%) | 997 |
| Personal News 📰 | 18 (3.5%) | 102 |
| Other | 16 (3.1%) | 239 |
| OP opinion | 3 (0.6%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/goodnews Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/goodnews
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| drump | 29 (5.6%) | 1.4K | 36 |
| year | 25 (4.8%) | 377 | 19 |
| judge | 24 (4.6%) | 605 | 8 |
| first | 24 (4.6%) | 578 | 17 |
| years | 23 (4.4%) | 453 | 13 |
| court | 20 (3.9%) | 574 | 9 |
| house | 19 (3.6%) | 932 | 40 |
| free | 17 (3.3%) | 488 | 20 |
| macklemore | 16 (3.1%) | 1.6K | 50 |
| old | 15 (2.9%) | 296 | 14 |
r/goodnews Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/goodnews
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| people.com | 22 | 104 |
| newsweek.com | 19 | 1.8K |
| theguardian.com | 19 | 437 |
| advocate.com | 18 | 518 |
| the-independent.com | 15 | 960 |
| thedailybeast.com | 12 | 1.1K |
| independent.co.uk | 12 | 688 |
| nbcnews.com | 12 | 287 |
| youtu.be | 11 | 284 |
| upworthy.com | 11 | 115 |
r/goodnews Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/goodnews
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Mamdani is the most popular elected official in NYC: poll
FBI Warns Women Are Pretending to Be Tradwives to Catfish and Dox ICE | The FBI sent a memo to ICE saying women wanted to “embarrass” immigration agents.
James Talarico’s campaign could do lasting damage to the GOP | The Texas Democratic nominee for Senate is teaching evangelical voters that Christians can be liberal
Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against Prresident Donnald Trrump | Cites twenty-six high crimes and misdemeanors, including abuses of power and violations of his oath of office
UnitedHealthcare caves to pressure, removes prior authorization requirements for 30% of healthcare services
Forecast: Democrats Favored to Flip House, Win Biggest Majority Since 2008
GOP's Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth
Ms. Rachel Will Match Macklemore’s $1 Million Donation to Gaza Aid
As of 2026, HIV Can Be Treated So Effectively That It Cannot Be Sexually Transmitted
Drump’s approval plunges into the 20s, and Republicans give up
r/goodnews Audience Overlap r/goodnews Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/goodnews FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/goodnews
What's the best time to post on r/goodnews?
Based on posting volume, r/goodnews is most active on Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/goodnews?
r/goodnews averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/goodnews get?
Posts on r/goodnews average about 627 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/goodnews get most?
On r/goodnews, most posts are link posts (95%)